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COURSE OVERVIEW

Mental health problems in the workplace is common and costing employers…

Staff are not getting the help they need…

Why Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace?

Now that most workplaces have a physical first aid officer…

It’s time the same is done for mental health with mental health first aid officers too…

Optimal learning environmentWhat do Course Participants Learn?

The course teaches managers, supervisors and other employees how to assist a co-worker who is developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.

Mental health problems covered:

- Depression- Anxiety problems- Psychosis- Substance use problems

Mental health crises covered:

- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours- Non-suicidal self-injury- Panic attacks- Traumatic events- Severe psychotic states- Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use- Aggressive behaviours

All course content is evidence-based.

Blended Course Structure

• Designed for workplaces that require increased flexibility, this is a Blended Course a combination of self-paced online learning (eLearning) and 3.5-hours of follow-on face-to-face training.

• Course participants first complete the interactive eLearning component that presents an overview of mental health problems and mental health crises in workplace settings.

• The follow-on 3.5 hour face-to-face training allows participants the opportunity to:

o Revise and consolidate skills in a group environment,

o Address mental health problems in the workplace in more depth

o Discuss ‘what next’ in using their MHFA knowledge and skills at work.

Revision – Module 1eLearning Preview

Example 1. In this moduleSummary of content, technical requirements and learning tasks

Revision – Module 1eLearning Preview

Example 2. Mentally healthy workplacesDescriptive text with key terms - tool tip glossary

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Example 3. Periodical knowledge checkTrue or false questions

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Example 4. Observation of scenario (video)Followed by open-ended questions

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Example 5. Impact of mental illnessClickable image with informational tool tip

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Example 6. What is mental health first aid?Audio, with transcript

Revision – Module 1What does the Course Cost?

$150 AUD* per participant plus shipping of course manual

Cost includes Standard MHFA Manual and eLearning digital access code

* Bulk purchase discounts available

Cost varies (check with Instructor)

Revision – Module 1eLearning Technical Requirements

• Organisations will need Internet access which supports streaming audio and video

• Participants will need a set of headphones or speakers

• Ability to stream video via Vimeo.com• The latest version of browsers such as

Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, or Safari

• Current versions of java and Flash should also be up to date

• This course is not suitable for mobile phones but is supported by most tablets.

Two-Step Process to Completing Blended Workplace Course

Register for eLearning component: mhfa.com.au/courses/elearning

Complete course. Step 1

Step 2

Find and attend a face-to-face session: mhfa.com.au/courses/public

OR Find an Instructor to deliver it for a group of employees: mhfa.com.au/instructors

Completed: Participants receive a Certificate of Completion ONLY

Three-Step Process to becoming an Accredited Mental Health First Aider

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Register for eLearning component: mhfa.com.au/courses/elearning

Complete course.

Find and attend a face-to-face session: mhfa.com.au/courses/public

OR Find an Instructor to deliver it for a group of employees: mhfa.com.au/instructors

Pass a brief online Exam to obtain a Certificate of Accreditation

Revision – Module 1Be Recognised as a Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace

Many workplaces have successful implemented Mental Health First Aid.

MHFA Australia recognises these workplaces under the Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace Initiative.

MHFA Skilled Workplaces Initiative

Recognises workplaces

every 12 month period

5% Trained: Bronze Badge10% Trained: Silver Badge

20% Trained: Gold BadgeRecognised workplaces as at April 2015.

Blended MHFA for the White-Collar Workplace Course